"Fun Times with Good Friends" - B This weekend i had the pleasure of working with Natalia Dale, She has been a long time friend that has been an amazing artist thru the years hosting many shows in many galleries in Cleveland. Here is a taste of the edited pictures from the shoot :)
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Burlesque & Vaudeville FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- Cleveland, OH- May 17th, 2013: Run Off and Join The Circus Contact: Le Femme Mystique Burlesque [email protected] or (216)-263-9965 www.bellasin.com or www.burlycle.weebly.com The Circus comes to town, Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls Step Right up, Come Closer, you wonʼt believe your eyes. Le Femme Mystique Burlesque has ran off and brought you the circus. Circus Circus takes place at The Beachland Ballroom (15711 Waterloo Road) at 9 p.m. (doors at 8 p.m) Friday. May 17th 2013 General admission is $15 advance, $17 day of show. We bring you entertainment from the from a land far far away where the circus still rules the land, Special Headliners are a vaudevillian laughter stealing clown from Motor City Satori Circus, Detroitʼs Hardest Working Show Girl Billed as The Paris of The West Lushes La Moan, Clevelandʼs very own burlesque queen Bella Sin All three headliners were featured in Brian C. Janes “Itʼs All That Glitters- Burlesque Performers In Their Homes”They will be supported of Le Femme Mystique Burlesque. As well as a magical mix of vaudeville, circus entertainers like magicians, ring leaders, lion tamers, gypsies, balloon animal makers and more! This will also be a very special benefit for the upcoming 3rd Annual International Ohio Burlesque Festival 2013 that will celebrate burlesque, vaudeville, variety and history in the rustbelt city. August 2nd and 3rd 2013 in Cleveland, OH at The Beachland Ballroom. Thank you, See you there. Le Femme Mystique Burlesque "Cigarette holder which wigs me Over her shoulder, she digs me. Out cattin' that satin doll" - Duke Ellington "Satin Doll" This is Burlesque Legend Toni Elling, I had the pleasure of spending some time with "The Duchess" her self this past weekend in Detroit, MI. I had the pleasure and honor to spend some time with Ms. Toni Elling this past weekend in Detroit Michigan. I was hosted by Detroit's Own Lushes La Moan as we got ready and left to pick Ms Toni Elling to run her o the show in Detroit, We have spoken some time ago about me using "Satin Doll Act" Before i knew anything about her being "The Satin Doll" this song held a personal significance in my life, Phat Man Dee also had mention the song to me thru some time i had yet to reveal my intentions to use it. It always brought me comfort for I loved Duke Ellington. Ms Toni Elling was so loving and amazing, I talked to her about my costume and my dance being very nervous she gave me a big grip on my hand as she held it and said "Your going to be great" The pressure was on to perform not only the song in front of her but do it with a live band. I remember being announced and stepping out to the song and just moving with it with grace and love for it took over my heart and at that point the whole room went away and its was only Ms Toni in the audience. I saw her face shine and her eyes looked like they were sparkling it was a very special moment. After the intermission of the show came thru i went directly to her and saw her smiling face. She was in tears and with a smile from ear to ear, She had told me how much she loved it and how beautiful i looked and that she would not change a thing... (except for putting my clothing on the floor) I giggled.. she held me tight and there and then i had her permission to call it her tribute number and her permission to use the song. I feel grateful and my heart is swollen with pride and love just honored. After the show we went for a coney and a soda talked much much more along with Ms Lushes.. It was just like i was with family and i was... having a coney with one of my sisters and my mother... We drove her home and i walked her to her door and made sure to have her in safely. When Lushes and i got back to the house and she got us some tea we spoke about ms elling and the show in general... but that feeling of happiness never left my heart.. The next morning we went to eat before i left... Shane, Lushes, Holly Huck and her Man and my self but in the back of my mind i still day dreamt about the night before.... The whole time was magical... I still am in an ahhh over the whole experience with the one and only "Satin Doll" Toni Elling Talks About Duke and The Song Satin DollThere is no easy way to talk about this but here we go,
My personal life has been some what of an adventure as of late but some of you have been reading cryptic facebook updates, After a good conversation with my therapist here i am blogging about what happen. In January 26th 2013- I was assaulted by my companion of 2 years. At the time i was in the city of Pittsburgh tending to some work prior to returning to Cleveland. The abuse had been there before and trying to escape the situation had not been easy. That very night my life was almost taken by violence and there is no easy way to talk about it 12 weeks out still, It's seemed like a scene our of a movie, I guess it did not hit till the swat team knocked out the door to rescue me that i was almost killed. I was immediately taken to an undisclosed location with some personal belongings and tended to my body, mind and spirit. None of this was by any means easy but friends really came out of the wood work including my own troupe sisters to take care and manage everything that was needed so i would have time to get up. I really can't explain nor understand my self still what dark place he was in to have done this to me but i have seeked light and have been healing slowly and surely with the amazing support that my friends and family have provided. I was very well taken care of by personal amazing people that hosted me for the time i was in Pittsburgh my family there is amazing and i would not trade them for the world. My Cleveland Family was been helping me from a far but as it goes am home and its pretty easy to breath at times. PTSD is still strong and it does not allow me to sleep at night, Random bouts of panic attacks make my life a bit harder but being back to almost normal does help a bit, My spirit is rising and my hopes are growing with the possitivity i recieve from family and friends. I truly love you and thank you for picking up so many pieces. Legally I have a Protection From Abuse Order that is active for my self and my family till 2015, The Court Of Common Pleas of Allegheny County have charged him with three counts Simple Assault (there was nothing simple about it) False Imprisonment and Harassment- Subject other to Physical Contact. The record information is online and avalable to view- Assult Record It took me some time to get out of the abuse but recognized it and made excuses for why it was happening, My advise for any of my fans that are going thru something similar is please DO NOT STAY LEAVE! do not make the mistake i did and many others have do to stay beacuse you love him and it will get better. Leave there is no reason why people should ever hurt you and touch you in any matter. The Domestic Violence Center In Clevleand can help you in any way you can to leave and be safe. It in my heart to heal and in pursue my dreams and take care of my self and my family, This road is hard but its still not over. Updates will come as the time grows near to the trial. Please do not call or google his name or make threats to him or his family- Please respect that the law is dowing what they can to find justice. Thank you B "Boring Woman Never Made History" The Yelp Good Karma Ball at The State Theater was amazing, Thank you to Cara from Yelp Cleveland for having The Ohio Burlesque Festival! We have been working with Yelp for 3 to 4 years now and let me tell you they are amazing and i have the app my self in my phone very useful. Specially if your a performer on tour in a strange place! Good and Fast reviews. Last night we all came together to talk about opportunity and outreach to hundreds of people, They all came to drink and eat and talk and mingle. Ray Raymond was there doing his thing (MAGIC) and The table was represented in Glamour by Director Tennie Novak, Eliza Sidecar and my Self. People were excited to see the new festival poster designed by Alexa Black not to mention they we're pleased to know we do so much for this city for the last 9 years as a troupe and a festival (state wide). It truly warms my heart to say that Cleveland Loves Burlesque and Outreach. Cleveland Ballet and Bad Girl Ventures were there as well as The best Irish Pub in Cleveland... soooo many people there i loved it. Ryan from Rock the house was there too his company is amazing and i cant wait to have drinks with him... Met people from all over the world last night and in the grand lobby of the state theater we just were a riot! Remember you can nominate your charity of choice at www.ohioburlesque.com and vote later this month the application for the show are still open ! head over The First Inaugural Spring Fling Festival (The Michigan Burlesque Festival) So excited to be headlining this along side Donna Denise from Dallas, TX an Satori Circus from Detroit, MI- I love motor city and this was a great opportunity granted by Dee Luxx Producer of the festival. Also in representation of Cleveland is Twiggy Stardust and Ava Adore from Le Femme Mystique Burlesque (my troupe) I can't express my nervousness for i will be performing in front of Toni Elling (Duchess) and Lottie The Body as well as close friends and colleges. Satin Doll from Duke Ellington was written while she was visiting Cleveland hanging out with Duke at The Theatrical Grille, It's quite the track really! I have picked this song since it has special personal meaning to me and memories, But i got to speak with over the phone and she sounds excited to see it.... Im very nervous and hope to represent her poise and grace on stage with a live band! Cleveland, I love you! Let's go kick it out of the Park! Click above for details :) PURCHASE TICKETS: 1515 BROADWAY THEATRE 1515 Broadway Detroit MI 48226 (313) 965-1515 NOIR LEATHER 124 W. 4 Street Royal Oak, MI 48067 (248) 541-3979 ADV. TIX $15 DOOR $20 VIP $25 Toni Elling Talking About Satin Doll "Every Dream Is Worth Fighting For"- This week my life took a refreshing turn and now here i sit safe and sound home, I'm very happy about it to say the least. I have and amazing show on Saturday in Pittsburgh with Peggy De Lune, Smokin' McQueen and the rest of the cast of TEASE at Cattivo. I have to say it was an amazing time and very happy to have performed with such a cast! I'm a very lucky person to get to do what i love with people i love, I have to say Phat Man Dee is amazing and my Girls Sable Starling, Charlee Monroe, Cassandra Dame and Corvita Bluex were amazingly flawless on stage and the special guest! OMG !!!! Sarah De Roy, Kayla and Johnny Valiant. Thank you for Cattivo for having us and Rob for playing great music! The City Paper and The Post Gazette as well as Yelp Pittsburgh, NakYouOut and Around Pittsburgh. Photos and video to come! It's Good To be HOME!Touring is so hard on me since am away so much for shows, but this week was a very emotional week and am happy to be back in Cleveland around those that love and care for me. I have great friends and family all over the world and today i saw that more then ever. I love you and you know who you are! Let the unpacking of costume and cleaning and resting begin!~ giggles* CHILL Premiers and Sells Out Both NightsThis weekend the movie am part of CHILL premiered to a sold out crowd in Medina, I hear it was amazing and people loved it! I can't wait to see my self actually. It has entered multiple film festivals and not to mention it has also already won and award! WOOOOOT! I love it so proud to be part of this project! Here is some info on IMDB on CHILL Here is a Review from Hacked In The Head CHILL will be shown in The Tri-Cities International Fantastic Film Festival (TCIF3) as well as the 2013 LoneStarCon3 Independent Film Festival! All together, this means Chill will be showing in San Antonio, Texas, Chicago, Ill, and Reno, NV come August of this year! It has also already won an award in The International Horror Hotel 2013 CHILL came second in Best Feature! Here is the trailer for the film :) Upcoming Events! More news and blogs coming soooooon!Saturday April 13th 2013- Detroit, MI- Michigan’s 1st Annual Spring Fling Burlesque Festival 2013 will be held at Detroit’s Historical 1515 Broadway Theater. The Headliners - Bella Sin (Cleveland, OH) Cleveland's Burlesque Queen and Most Interesting Person 2011 by Cleveland Magazine. Donna Denise (Dallas, TX) The Great Southern Exposure Queen and On of Burlesque Sweetest Most Glamours Performers! Detroit Legend Satori Circus Featuring Special Performances by Chicava Honeychild of New York, The sexy satire of Dee Luxxx's Honey Bunny Variety Burlesque. The event will feature a live jazz band and performers from all over the country. There will be two shows this evening, so that everyone can catch a peep of the rumble that will be in this limited seating engagement. PURCHASE TICKETS: 1515 BROADWAY THEATRE 1515 Broadway Detroit MI 48226 (313) 965-1515 NOIR LEATHER 124 W. 4 Street Royal Oak, MI 48067 (248) 541-3979 ADV. TIX $15 DOOR $20 VIP $25 |
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